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3 Ways You Can #CareForPlace This Fall:⁠⁠ Collect and Compost Leaves ⁠Instead of bagging and sending your fallen leaves to the landfill, use them as a resource. Collect leaves and create a compost pile or bin. Did you know? The resulting leaf mold can be used as a natural soil conditioner in the spring.⁠⁠ Leave Some Leaves⁠You don't have to remove all the leaves from your lawn. Leaving a layer of leaves can benefit the ecosystem by providing a habitat for insects and other small creatures. Tip: Use a mulching lawnmower to chop them into smaller pieces, which will break down more quickly.⁠⁠ Use Natural Fertilizers⁠Opt for organic and natural fertilizers, such as compost or well-rotted manure, to nourish your soil. Avoid chemical fertilizers that can harm the environment and waterways. — from Instagram

3 Ways You Can #CareForPlace This Fall:⁠⁠ Collect and Compost Leaves ⁠Instead of bagging and sending your fallen leaves to the landfill, use them as a resource. Collect leaves and create a compost pile or bin. Did you know? The resulting leaf mold can be used as a natural soil conditioner in the spring.⁠⁠ Leave Some Leaves⁠You don't have to remove all the leaves from your lawn. Leaving a layer of leaves can benefit the ecosystem by providing a habitat for insects and other small creatures.  Tip: Use a mulching lawnmower to chop them into smaller pieces, which will break down more quickly.⁠⁠ Use Natural Fertilizers⁠Opt for organic and natural fertilizers, such as compost or well-rotted manure, to nourish your soil.  Avoid chemical fertilizers that can harm the environment and waterways. — from Instagram

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